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Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

The University of Minnesota shared additional investment fund information in response to student coalition demands. The list of investment funds totals more than $518 million. Some students have concerns. 
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota’s top elected officials hear calls for divestment at state board meeting

Minnesota’s top elected officials hear calls for divestment at state board meeting

Protesters seeking to have the state of Minnesota end any investments in Israeli companies and weapons manufacturers had a chance to directly address the state’s top elected officials on Tuesday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Job Interview: Barber who works at the Capitol has learned it’s best not to split hairs

Job Interview: Barber who works at the Capitol has learned it’s best not to split hairs

State lawmakers may be heading home once the legislative session wraps up, but Ken Kirkpatrick still has his work cut out for him. He’s the former owner of Capitol Barbers, located on the Capitol campus.
by Lukas Levin

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After years in electoral doldrums, Minnesota GOP pins hopes on sour voter mood

After years in electoral doldrums, Minnesota GOP pins hopes on sour voter mood

Minnesota Republicans think they’re well-positioned this year and believe they have an upper hand over Democrats on issues frustrating many Americans: high prices, illegal immigration and international conflicts. But the party faces challenges, too.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood

New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood

A new effort is underway to support emerging entrepreneurs in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. It’s part of a larger vision to revitalize the historic economic and cultural center that was fractured by the construction of I-94 decades ago.
by Tom Crann, Josh Cobb and Ngoc Bui

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The impact of building codes on climate change

The impact of building codes on climate change

Heating and cooling our homes and buildings in Minnesota contribute about 40 percent of our state’s greenhouse gas emissions. What opportunity exists to reduce our carbon footprint by updating our building codes?
by Paul Huttner, Dan Kraker and Ngoc Bui

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